Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 and Macan 95B.2 are neck and neck (6,22 s vs 6,29 s, no significant gap).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 | Macan 95B.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s−0,07 s | 6,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,37 s−0,19 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,39 s−0,45 s | 26,84 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h+7 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,59 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 | Macan 95B.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,34 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,28 s | 4,41 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s | 6,29 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,38 s | 8,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,92 s | 15,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,57 s | 30,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,37 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,39 s | 26,84 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 229 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 380 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 578 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 239 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 859 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6.22 s versus 6.29 s for the Macan. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid is doing 127 km/h against 125 km/h for the Macan. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Hybrid crosses the line in 14.37 s versus 14.56 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Hybrid finishes in 26.38 s versus 26.84 s, with a 0.46 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 229 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Hybrid is capped at 242 km/h, the Macan at 229 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.89 kg/hp vs 7.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.24 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 and Macan 95B.2 are neck and neck (6,22 s vs 6,29 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1: 380 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp. Macan 95B.2: 245 hp, ratio 7,59 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Hybrid 958.1: 236 km/h. Macan 95B.2: 229 km/h.